1. Low-status work that is considered unskilled, repetitive, or degrading, typically involving basic manual labor or domestic tasks.
Cleaning toilets is often considered menial work.
Limpar sanitários é frequentemente considerado trabalho servil.
2. Labor that requires little training or education and is performed for low wages.
He took on menial work to support his family while studying.
Ele assumiu trabalho servil para sustentar sua família enquanto estudava.